The All Progressives Congress (APC) League, a group within the ruling party, has questioned Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State over his recent absence at the National summit of the party.

The group described his action as a betrayal of party principles.

According to the group, Governor Alia’s actions have undermined the party’s unity and cohesion.

The APC League was angry at Governor Alia’s absence from the recent APC National Summit at the State House, where President Bola Tinubu was endorsed for the 2027 presidential election, as evidence of his disconnection from the party’s national leadership.

According to a statement signed by its national president, Hon. John Ogiri, the group also accused the governor of sidelining the APC structure in Benue, marginalizing the State Executive Committee, and refusing to convene meetings.

“Over the last year, we have noted the Governor’s systemic avoidance of party organs, his alienation of critical stakeholders, and his disturbing silence on persistent and credible imputations concerning his planned defection to then, Social Democratic Party (SDP) but now, African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Ogiri added.

“These underhand collaborations and his refusal to engage the NWC’s reconciliation efforts have further deepened division within the party in the state. His allies are visibly embedded in the operations of the ADC, while the APC structure in Benue is being deliberately crippled.

“Rather than confront these issues with transparency, the Governor and his surrogates have opted for diversion, discrediting sources, attacking messengers, and ignoring the party’s demand for clarity.

“This continued ambiguity is corrosive to the spirit of unity within the APC and sends dangerous signals to loyal party supporters across the state and country.”

The APC League urged the National Working Committee (NWC) to take swift action, including expulsion, against Governor Alia for gross misconduct and anti-party activities.

Additionally, the group called on the NWC to enforce a recent High Court judgment affirming Austin Agada as the legitimate Chairman of the APC in Benue State, citing his crucial role in the party’s past electoral successes.

The APC League emphasized that the party’s integrity must be defended at all costs and that Governor Alia’s continued indulgence in anti-party behavior can no longer be tolerated.